Try these Groundhog Day science activities & books for kids that explore shadow science experiments, weather predictions and more seasonal fun! February 2nd is Groundhog’s Day – the halfway point of winter. If you’ve got kids, you know that there’s some quirky draw to that furry, little creature who uses his shadow to predict if …
Grab a cup of cocoa and enjoy a few of these classic Winter books for kids this week! I don’t know about you but one of the first things that comes to my mind when winter hits is cuddling up under the blankets with a good book or two. And it’s an especially great for …
Browse this list of free printable Winter games and activities for those days when you can’t get outside! It’s time to get prepared by having some free printable Winter activities on hand — and I’ve got your back! I’m currently sitting on our couch looking out the window at the GORGEOUS snow falling. The flakes …
Grab this free printable Winter Scavenger Hunt list and get outside & hunt down clues to explore seasonal changes in nature! My kids will be the first to tell you that no matter the weather, we get some outdoor time every day. It’s definitely more of a challenge during Winter — the colder weather and …
Get inspired with this list of 33 Fun Things to do in the Winter — indoor & outside activities plus fun things to do with or without snow! It’s always great to have some creative ideas for keeping kids entertained during bad weather months & school breaks (like these 50 FUN Things to do at …
Winter is the perfect time for some simple science experiments — find out how much water is in snow! My family will tell you that I’m an amateur weather buff — I like to observe what Mother Nature dishes out to us. Toss in the fact that I also love easy science experiments and …
Try a few of these winter science experiments that explore snow, ice and cold temperatures! As if the past ten months haven’t been historic enough, it seems that we are making history once again with one of the most brutal cold snaps in decades!! As my grandmother always told me “if life hands you lemons, …
Enjoy some time inside with this holiday & winter themed charade or pictionary game for kids and families – a fun and easy printable Winter-themed game! This week, I’ve realized that winter is coming. Scratch that – winter is here (at least in most of the country) which means more time inside. The temperatures have …
15 Fun Things to do Outside this Weekend Research has shown that time outside helps our bodies to produce Vitamin D (vital for those growing bones!), decrease our stress levels and let’s just be honest – stop our kids from getting to squirrely since they can stretch their legs and voices 🙂 Try one …
Learn how animals prepare for winter with books & activities about hibernation and migration! Our kids are always curious about where animals go in the winter. Like we explored with our animal habitat project, animals either adapt to their surroundings or need to make a temporary move. One day, there are birds, squirrels and so …